Enter, TRAGIC MULATTA

Enter, TRAGIC MULATTA is a multimedia performance redefining the Tragic Mulatto Myth. Directed by Amy Townsend-Lowcock, mixed-race (White and Black Caribbean/African) women and non-binary people from across Greater Manchester will take the stage to share original stories that challenge racial stereotypes. With live video-feeds and projections of Tragic Mulatta characters through the ages, this performance invites audiences to question common ideas about mixed heritage and imagine new futures for mixed-race representation in the arts.

What is a 'Tragic Mulatta'?

The Tragic Mulatta Myth is a little-known racial stereotype about people with mixed ethnicity. The stereotype portrays mixed-race people as tragic figures who are doomed to suffer due to their inability to fit into a racially divided society. The trope first appeared in abolitionist literature in stories where free mixed-race women were sold into slavery, endured heartbreak and died victims of white male violence.

Although the Tragic Mulatta Myth has evolved over time, traces of it still appear in today’s media. This performance invites you to challenge and rethink that story.

About Amy Townsend-Lowcock

Amy Townsend-Lowcock is a mixed-race multimedia artist and researcher with an interest in postcolonial histories, community arts, and collective memory. Inspired by documentary techniques and archiving methods, Amy creates live performances that invite audiences to challenge ideas about British identity. Her performance work includes ‘My Fruits’ (HOME Manchester, 2023) and ‘Handle with Care’ (Contact Theatre, 2022).

Website: https://ajlt.myportfolio.com/art

Instragram: @_ajlt_

Enter, TRAGIC MULATTA is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and LOWRY as part of their Artist Development Programme.

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